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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.92, 473.24 and 269.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.92, 473.24 and 269.11 is: 371.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.92 : 473.24 = 269.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.92/473.24 = 269.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.92x = 473.24 × 269.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.92x = 127,353.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,353.62/342.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.38

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